for him? Solid playmakers around him. Chance to take the starting job. Decent enough defense. Damn for going 4th round he really got lucky. While I hate the Eagles I can't help but want Barkley to play well and prove the doubters wrong.

I still think he can be a franchise qb. His draft stock fell so any team that grabbed him where he was would still be getting great value for him. He's entering a team in transition that doesn't necessarily need him to play this year, but isn't stuck behind a QB that is going to play forever. If hes as good as he was projected as a Junior, he's in a great position to learn the NFL game and be ready when the time comes. If not, the Eagles only lost a 4th rd pick.

Vikings may have been a good falling spot as well. Only have ponder under contract for 2 more years, but enough of a team to build around with few good years of drafting. Maybe Jacksonville as well.

For a rookie, going to a patient team where the coaching staff should be intact for the next few years and the OC is guaranteed to not change is ideal. Geno Smith went to a bad situation, he could have a new staff next year. The Raiders are no bueno. Buffalo, same deal, the GM is on the hot seat. Philly was the best possible environment.